How and why Baby Massage works? ♡Massage helps in a number of ways. ♡It helps to eliminate wind from baby’s body. ♡It can help to produce ‘feel good hormones’ helping baby to relax and reducing the level of stress hormones in the body. ♡It can help to mature the digestive tract and nervous systems by …
The essence of baby massage and yoga I want to share something very important with you. Why I believe in the practice of baby massage and yoga and why it is so powerful.Baby massage is about touch, connection, stillness and presence. It’s about stripping everything back to nothing. To listen to learn, to allow, to honour …
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In today’s blog, we share a guide on the practice of baby massage. Remember to use lots of oil to nourish the skin. Do each stroke about six times. Face To relax the face, use your thumbs to gently stroke from the centre of baby’s forehead to the sides of the forehead. To help with …
Similar to a mandala symbol, a nature mandala is also an “integrated structure organised around a unifying centre” It is a circular and non-permanent symbol using patterns to represent the circle of life. They are made with organic materials found in nature. You can see mandala patterns in natural objects from the radiating petals of …
Awakening the senses in nature This is the easiest form of mindfulness to begin with. The intention is to use our senses and tune into nature. We bring our attention to what surrounds us and in doing so become present. What to do: Find your sit/still spot. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths …
One of the great benefits of being in nature is that it stimulates our senses. For babies, this is an incredible experience as so many things are unknown and exciting to discover. As adults, we can forget to slow down and connect with our senses. This is how we literally make sense of the world …
Mental health is vital for us and our society to thrive “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as tr should be and that …
Cardiovascular System The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood and blood vessels. The heart pumps oxygenated blood around the body via arteries, and pumps deoxygenated blood carrying carbon dioxide via the veins. There are two types of circulation; pulmonary which transports blood to and from the lungs and systemic, which transports blood to and …
Baby Massage aims to help parents understand their baby’s behaviour and respond to their baby’s needs using touch. In every session it is important to stress the following points; The parent is doing the best they can to help their baby. Young babies often suffer from periods of fretfulness and behaviour usually improves from 12 …